Trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Holbrook, AZ

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

90.4 mi

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 66, South Ponderosa Parkway, East Butler Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 90.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 66 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 66 Unavailable Refreshing
South Ponderosa Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
East Butler Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail Unavailable Refreshing
I 40 Unavailable Refreshing
West Hopi Drive Unavailable Refreshing
North Navajo Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Route 66 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff, AZ and Holbrook, AZ.

1

Start on West Historic Route 66

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66
2

Continue on East Route 66

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
3

Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
4

Continue on East Butler Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Butler Avenue
5

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

86 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low
8

Turn right onto West Hopi Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
9

Turn left onto North Navajo Boulevard

243 ft · 6 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ, or about 47m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.2 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holbrook, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flagstaff, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flagstaff, AZ

This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flagstaff, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.2 mi from Flagstaff, AZ · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scottsdale, AZ

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Scottsdale, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scottsdale, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holbrook, AZ

The final approach into Holbrook, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Holbrook, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.62 one way

$35.24 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $19.00 $38.00
premium $5.57 $19.81 $39.62
diesel $6.37 $22.66 $45.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
Efficient EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Flagstaff, AZ

Late night in Flagstaff on Saturday

Local time

5:07 AM

MST

Current temp

30°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MST Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Holbrook, AZ

Late night in Holbrook on Saturday

Local time

5:07 AM

MST

Current temp

36°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MST Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

58°F

Scottsdale, AZ

45 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Holbrook, AZ covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 66, South Ponderosa Parkway, East Butler Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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